How thin do people want their phone to be FFS? It's already been shown that this prototype is slimmer than the 3GS.
I used the Nexus One for a few days and thinner is definitely not better.
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Reasons why leaked photos are not the next iPhone
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How thin do people want their phone to be FFS? It's already been shown that this prototype is slimmer than the 3GS.
I used the Nexus One for a few days and thinner is definitely not better.
The front of the 2G is not the same. The 3G and 3GS are wider than the original iPhone.
As for this leak, I hope that the case is more refined when its released, but as-is, it's certainly not ugly. It just lacks the cohesive polish of Apple's typical releases.
clearly this thing is an apple product. since i have seen the new high res images, it has grown on me and i would definitely purchase it when it is released. however, it still isn't as streamlined as the 3g/3gs. as of right now, im thinking the new iphone will closely resemble this, but will be slightly tweaked. no seams, no crappy headphone jack (more like the ipad), maybe a little more rounded. this could VERY well be 1 of many prototypes of similar form factor and come WWDC, we may see something completely different. the hype has only grown exponentially now that we may know what it actually looks like.
Seems totally inconsistent with Apple's typical design policy. Apple tries to make stuff as simple and as sleek as possible. As mentioned this thing is like a brick. It's got so more buttons and connectors and all too, reducing the overall 'simplicity' of it.
This design is something I would expect from Microsoft, but not from Apple.
This design is something I would expect from Microsoft, but not from Apple.
just curious, what more buttons and connectors does it have that the current design doesn't?
With regards to your first point - you think that they leaked it because they wanted to see the reactions of their 'new design'. I mean think about it, if they actually released this phone to the public as 'the new iphone' there's no going back. It's out there then. This way this kid 'accidently' leaves the new phone in a bar, it magically gets into the hands of Gizmondo (Apple advocates to start with), and then gets leaked onto the Internet. Apple then get to see the honest reactions of bloggers etc around the world and can claim when it gets back to them "it's only a prototype".
Apple are marketing gods. They always have been, and this 'forgotten' phone in a bar just falls into line with it.
On the other hand, the guy's only human and everyone loves a conspiracy theory
Apple are marketing gods. They always have been, and this 'forgotten' phone in a bar just falls into line with it.
On the other hand, the guy's only human and everyone loves a conspiracy theory
Dunno about the electronics inside, but the case doesn't seem final.
... but what do i know
- The seams allow for different prototype configs to be assembled with minimal machine re-work. For example, one "base-piece" could have a dock connector, another a micro USB, etc. Different "side-pieces" could have various button shapes, different sim-slots, etc. So it's a snap-together lego test frame. It enables realistic field testing of different hardware configs - while concealed inside a 3G "camo-case". I'd expect a finished product to be one-piece for strength and reduced manufacturing cost (less assembly).
- The edges of the glass are not substantially protected in any way from drops. Considering phones get dropped a lot, I'd expect some sort of bezel to protect the edges of the glass.
- The bluntness of the edges seems ill-suited to slipping the phone into and out of tight pockets and overstuffed handbags/purses. I'd expect it to be a little more 'aerodynamic' - so it glides into place easily. Some sort of chamfering or bezel would fix that (and protect the glass edges too)
- The fact that there's little way to tell front face from back side (purely by feel) is a dead giveaway. People pull these things out of their pockets, bags and cases when they ring. Often it's while their attention is directed elsewhere (on the road, a face-to-face conversation, walking into an elevator, negotiating turnstiles, etc) - so some means to easily feel which side is which is needed. With that, I think the back will change from flat glass to something more distinctive, contour-wise.
... but what do i know
Nope. Take a look at the disassembled case. The seams in no-way would support such a process.
All iPhones use a black steel bezel to hold and protect the glass. This one too. The chrome trim is just decoration
The curved back allows a thicker device to have a thinner edge.
This is a really thin device already. 9mm. That will slip into anything
The home button allows the user to orient the device by touch alone.
... but what do i know
Indeed!
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Damn you told him!
I love coming on this site and looking at all the "design experts" making wild claims. The first post claims the phone is fatter, actually it's not look at the damn pictures. Another guy rambles about screws, neglecting that it's identical to the current iPhone.
MacRumors should make these comments scroll on the first page when this phone is released.
I personally really like the look of this new iPhone, with the exception of the seams and at that it's mostly the one on top of the device. The two side ones are at least paired and have some symmetry with one another.
This is going to be the device I upgrade away from my original 8GB iPhone.
Well just have to differ on that point, then.
All iPhones so far, perhaps? (although I havent disassembled any to be sure). Steel is no good for edge protection, because its harder and transmits more of the impact directly to the glass behind it - increasing the risk of shattering. Polished aluminum - being more malleable - absorbs more of the impact and protects the glass. Current devices also employ an 0.5mm air gap (usually with a resilient gasket) to further isolate the glass from edge shocks.
Not my wifes overstuffed handbag!
(sorry dear)Okay for younger hands with very sensitive fingers. Not so good for older, thick-skinned, folks.
U.S. Patent No. 7,688,574, entitled "Cold Worked Metal Housing for a Portable Electronic Device,"
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/03/30/apple_granted_ownership_of_iphone_steel_bezel_design.html
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everyone look at it next to the iphone 3GS, am I really one of the few who think it looks far better, more minimalist and just simply more modern.
Yikes, calm down.
Seems look cheap to me IMO!! and the fact that the case needs a way of clicking/sliding on and off probably means a built in divot or raised bump for you to slide the cover off. Or the phone needs to be a tiny bit more chunky to accommodate the rear cover attachment mechanisms be it a plastic click slot or what not. Normally its all one piece, now they have to design it to be more than one and all the parts that are used to connect the two pieces.
Rumor threads are prone to opinions and preferences. So take what I say with a grain of salt, eh?
The Magic Mouse has removable batteries and a cover.
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